Garry Ridge is president and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, BLUE WORKS, Solvol and Lava heavy duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products.

Garry has been with WD-40 since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries.

A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association.

Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001.

Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. He teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program.

In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called "Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.

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